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WRC-19: request to support 50MHz
As the run-up to WRC-19 gathers pace, the UK Six Metre Group has also written to Ofcom in support of a positive approach to Agenda Item 1.1 concerning the future of the 50MHz band in ITU Region 1. At present, harmonisation and activity is impeded by the lack of a formal 50MHz ITU Region 1 […]
Celebrating W5LFL from space
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is celebrating the life and accomplishments of astronaut, scientist and amateur radio pioneer Owen Garriott, W5LFL, who became a silent key earlier this year. There may just be time to catch the end of the commemorative slow-scan television event featuring images from his work with ham radio […]
RSGB 2019 Convention latest
The RSGB 2019 Convention takes place in Milton Keynes from 11 to 13 October 2019. With use of the first geostationary satellite for amateur use rapidly climbing, visitors will be able to listen to Dave Crump, G8GKQ talk about Use of the QO-100 Wideband Transponder for DATV. Neil Smith, G4DBN will speak on Choosing the […]
GB2RS News Script for 4 August 2019
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Also in GB2RS this week…
ARISS has successfully completed a battery of stressful tests required as part of the final certification of the next generation radio system for launch to, and operation on, the International Space Station. In July, compatibility tests were undertaken to ensure that the ARISS hardware will not interfere with the ISS systems or other payloads. These […]
Rallies and Events News – 4 August 2019
This Sunday, 4 August, the 30th King’s Lynn ARC Great Eastern Radio Rally will take place at Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4EL. Doors open at 9am and traders have access from 7am. Admission is £2.50, with free car parking. There will be trade stands and a bring-and-buy. There are amateur […]
